MLB fans in awe as Cal Raleigh makes Fenway Park history: "This is wild if factual"

Cal Raleigh, the catcher for the Seattle Mariners, made MLB history by becoming the first switch-hitting catcher to hit a home run from both sides of the plate at Fenway Park. This feat is particularly notable considering Fenway Park's long history, spanning over a century.Raleigh, who idolized switch-hitting catcher Jason Varitek, accomplished something that even Varitek, a legendary figure in Boston Red Sox history, was unable to achieve. His impressive performance led the Mariners to a decisive 10-1 victory.Alex Mayer, a stats analyst for the Mariners, confirmed the historical significance of Raleigh's achievement on Twitter, stating that he is the first catcher to accomplish this at Fenway Park in its 112-year history. Alex Mayer@alexmayer34Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.1812455Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.&quot;Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.&quot; - Alex Mayer tweeted.While some MLB fans were initially skeptical, they were equally captivated by the milestone.Ken Mc.D0ge@cptbananas@alexmayer34 This is wild if factual, love it for Cal1@alexmayer34 This is wild if factual, love it for Cal&quot;This is wild if factual, love it for Cal&quot; - one fan said.stina 💫@ottavinosugh do i have to stop calling him overrated now twitter.com/alexmayer34/st…Alex Mayer@alexmayer34Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.1814455Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.ugh do i have to stop calling him overrated now twitter.com/alexmayer34/st…&quot;ugh do i have to stop calling him overrated now&quot; - another fan enquired.Colby Patnode@CPat11Considering one of the better switch hitting catchers called the park home for a decade, that’s really surprising twitter.com/alexmayer34/st…Alex Mayer@alexmayer34Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.6456Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.Considering one of the better switch hitting catchers called the park home for a decade, that’s really surprising twitter.com/alexmayer34/st…br@ndo@brandoelkA historic night for The Big Dumper twitter.com/alexmayer34/st…Alex Mayer@alexmayer34Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.2456Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.A historic night for The Big Dumper twitter.com/alexmayer34/st…Jon Morosi@jonmorosiThis is amazing. Baseball history at Fenway tonight. Great note from @alexmayer34 of @MarinersPR. @MLBNetwork twitter.com/alexmayer34/st…Alex Mayer@alexmayer34Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.21025Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.This is amazing. Baseball history at Fenway tonight. Great note from @alexmayer34 of @MarinersPR. @MLBNetwork twitter.com/alexmayer34/st…John Manuel@johnmanuelNCPretty surprising considering all those games Varitek &amp; Posada played there. Others of recent vintage include Victor Martinez, Mickey Tettleton, Yasmani Grandal, all with 150+ career HR. twitter.com/alexmayer34/st…Alex Mayer@alexmayer34Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.1456Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.Pretty surprising considering all those games Varitek &amp; Posada played there. Others of recent vintage include Victor Martinez, Mickey Tettleton, Yasmani Grandal, all with 150+ career HR. twitter.com/alexmayer34/st…Megan Corcoran@megan_corcoran_That’s…….absurd. twitter.com/alexmayer34/st…Alex Mayer@alexmayer34Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.131Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.That’s…….absurd. twitter.com/alexmayer34/st…Christopher Crawford@Crawford_MILBSee so Jason Varitek couldn't have been THAT good. Mariners win the trade. twitter.com/Crawford_MILB/…Alex Mayer@alexmayer34Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.12456Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.See so Jason Varitek couldn't have been THAT good. Mariners win the trade. twitter.com/Crawford_MILB/…Bob Nightengale@BNightengaleHistoric game for Cal Raleigh twitter.com/alexmayer34/st…Alex Mayer@alexmayer34Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.1594Cal Raleigh is the first catcher to homer from BOTH sides of the plate in a game in the 112-year history of Fenway Park.Historic game for Cal Raleigh twitter.com/alexmayer34/st…Sonics20@sonics20@alexmayer34 Nice stat! That’s amazing in that park’s history, that hadn’t happened until tonight.1@alexmayer34 Nice stat! That’s amazing in that park’s history, that hadn’t happened until tonight.Cal Raleigh's MLB JourneySeattle Mariners v Detroit Tigers DETROIT, MI - MAY 13: Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners hits a fly ball for an out that advances runners to second and third during the ninth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on May 13, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)Cal Raleigh's journey in the MLB began in 2021 after being drafted by the Mariners in the third round of the 2018 MLB draft. Since his debut, the Florida State University alum has made a name for himself with his offensive and defensive skills.In his rookie season, Raleigh appeared in 71 games, displaying a batting average of .259 with 10 home runs and 33 RBIs. He also showcased his defensive prowess by throwing out 30% of attempted base stealers.Continuing his development in 2022, Raleigh improved further, hitting .282 with 16 home runs and 60 RBIs in 107 games. In August of that year, he was named the American League Player of the Week after a remarkable performance against the Tampa Bay Rays, where he batted .571 with three home runs and seven RBIs in a four-game series.

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